Prancing Horse Xiliang

Chapter 294 Cao Cao Has No Kindness

Liu Bei nodded slowly and said: "That's right, Qingzhou has Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zan in the north, and Cao Cao in the south. It's not a place where things can be done. As a brother, he can't get the support of the nobles, so he discussed carefully with Xianhe and wanted to go to Jingzhou to join my brother. Liu Biao, it's just that he can't confirm whether Liu Muzhou is compatible, which is why Xianhe went to Jingzhou!"

Zhang Fei said loudly: "What are you going to do in Jingzhou, Liu Biao may not be able to accommodate your brother?"

Liu Bei frowned for a moment, feeling a little confused towards Zhang Fei.

Guan Yu said: "Yi Dexiu needs to talk more, since my brother is going to Jingzhou, there is a reason for my brother!"

Zhang Fei made a muffled sound, raised his neck and took a sip of wine, then stopped talking.

Liu Bei asked Jian Yong again, "How does Xianhe look at the gentry in Jingzhou?"

Jian Yong's expression turned serious, and he said: "The gentry in Jingzhou didn't say a word on this matter, so I can see from below that although the Kuai, Cai, Zhang and other clans did not object to Liu Jingzhou's desire to entrust the Lord with the matter of a county, they did not say anything. The lord is not very welcome."

Liu Bei frowned immediately, and fell silent.

Jian Yong said again: "You don't have to worry about the lord when you arrive. After all, this is just some appearance that I see below. Since the Jingzhou gentry did not object to Liu Jingzhou's acceptance of the lord, there is still a chance. When you arrive in Jingzhou, you can slowly manage it!"

Liu Bei sighed, "That's all!"

After a pause, he asked Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, "What do you think, the second and third brothers?"

Guan Yu said: "Yu will follow my elder brother's orders!"

Zhang Fei also said in a muffled voice: "Where elder brother wants to go, younger brother will go with elder brother!"

Liu Bei nodded, and said: "That's it, Yun Chang and Yi De go to gather troops and horses, take the family with them, and leave tomorrow!"

Caring and Zhang Fei agreed, and immediately went to the hourly army.

Liu Bei discussed some details with Jian Yong again, asked about some matters in Jingzhou, and then sent Jian Yong to rest.

Early the next morning, Liu Bei led [-] troops out of the plain and went south to Jingzhou to join Liu Biao.

Tian Kai, the governor of Qingzhou appointed by Gongsun Zan, got the news and quickly sent people to chase him, asking where Liu Bei was going, and wanted to take Liu Bei's [-] troops, but Zhang Fei beat him up and drove him away.

Tian Kai's face was livid after hearing the report, and he scolded Liu Bei for being ungrateful.

More than half a month later, when Gongsun Zan received the news, he was also furious.

Ruyin, Cao Cao's barracks.

"Lord!"

Cheng Yu hastily entered the tent of the Chinese army, bowed his hands to Cao Cao, and said, "East County urgent report!"

"East County Express?"

Cao Cao's expression changed, and he said, "What happened in Dongjun?"

Cheng Yu said: "Liu Bei leads three thousand soldiers and horses, and wants to go to Jingzhou by way!"

"Liu Bei?"

Cao Cao was startled, "What is Liu Bei doing in Jingzhou?"

Cheng Yu replied: "Liu Bei has always had great ambitions, but he has been depressed for several years in the plains. He has failed to achieve anything because he did not get the support of Qingzhou gentry. This time he leads the army south, probably because he wants to seek refuge with Liu Biao, the shepherd of Jingzhou!"

"Oh!"

Cao Cao let out a long 'Oh', and his small eyes immediately rolled up

Cheng Yuning said: "My lord, if Liu Bei goes to Jingzhou, he must take the Yingchuan Road. Although this person is nothing to worry about, his two generals, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, are unstoppable. It's a pity. When Liu Bei's army arrives in Yingchuan, the lord can send someone to invite him. If Liu Bei is willing to come, then three thousand soldiers and horses can be used by the lord."

Cao Cao said, "What if Liu Bei doesn't come?"

Cheng Yu said: "It doesn't matter if Liu Bei is too late, there is nothing to lose if you try my lord!"

Cao Cao happily said: "Shan, just follow Zhongde's words. By the way, how is Feng Xiao's condition?"

Cheng Yu replied: "The fever has subsided, and the doctor said that after half a month of recuperation, he can go to the field."

Cao Cao sighed, and said: "Your body is hairy and skinny, and you have to accept your parents. Why would Feng Xiao spare his life! This military matter is gone. Feng Xiao is advising me for me, and the food is tasteless. Let's go and have a look." Fengxiao!"

"As ordered!"

Cheng Yu's eyes flashed with admiration, and he followed.

In any case, Cao Cao is indeed a good lord who can sincerely care about his subjects.

Chenliu, Liu Bei's army had just passed Chenliu when they were stopped by Cao Cao's envoys.

"Oh, Master Cao Cao is preparing to be the governor of Yuzhou?"

Liu Bei was surprised when he heard the terms of Cao Cao's recruitment, and couldn't help but be moved.

"Exactly!"

Cheng Yu cupped his hands and said: "It is the envoy who is loyal to the lord for the country. My lord has long wanted to marry the envoy, and now the envoy leads the army to the south. My lord often says that it is a beautiful thing if we can share the great cause with the envoy. Therefore, I ordered you to come and invite your envoy to Xuchang for a while."

"This one……"

Liu Bei hesitated for a moment, then looked at Jian Yong.

Jian Yongce immediately stepped forward and whispered in his ear: "My lord, I'm afraid Cao Cao has malicious intentions!"

Liu Bei was startled, and soon realized that although he didn't know what Cao Cao's purpose was, it would not be so easy if he really went to Xuchang and wanted to leave. Bei has already made an agreement with Liu Jingzhou, and he dare not delay the schedule, now that Master Cao Cao has borrowed the words, Bei is very grateful, and we can only repay it in the future!"

"This……"

How could Cheng Yu be reconciled, and said: "Master, why don't you think about it again, my lord is willing to wait for the governor of Yuzhou..."

"Where are you talking so much nonsense!"

Before Cheng Yu finished speaking, Zhang Fei couldn't bear it anymore, and immediately stepped forward to shout.

"Who are you?"

Cheng Yu showed displeasure, but looked at Liu Bei.

The dozen or so soldiers behind him were all furious, and put their hands on the handle of the knife.

"Yide back down!"

Liu Bei hurriedly stopped Yide, cupped his hands repeatedly to Cheng Yu and said, "Sir, don't blame me, this is Bei's third younger brother, Zhang Fei. Please forgive me if I offend you, and I will apologize for my younger brother!"

"Brother!"

Zhang Fei yelled and wanted to distinguish.

"Shut up, Yide!"

Guan Yu hurried forward and grabbed Zhang Fei.

Cheng Yu glanced at Zhang Fei and said in surprise, "So it's General Zhang Fei, I'm sorry!"

Zhang Fei snorted coldly, even if he got angry, he couldn't let it out.

Liu Bei didn't dare to delay, so he hurriedly said goodbye to Cheng Yu in order to avoid Ye Changmeng, and hurried his army southward.

Cheng Yu let out a long sigh, and watched Liu Bei go away, so he had to go back to Ruyin to see Cao Cao, Liu Bei had three thousand soldiers, and violence was not an option, and now he was confronting Yuan Shu, so it was really inappropriate to make another branch and build a strong enemy.

The setting sun is slanting to the west, and the sunset is like fire.

At the south gate of Wancheng, Liu Biao dismounted from his horse, and accompanied by Kuai Yue, Huang Zu, Cai Mao, Zhang Yun, etc., climbed up to the top of Wancheng city.

Nanyang is the land of Guangwu Zhongxing, also known as the land of Longxing.

Since the founding of the Eastern Han Dynasty, Nanyang has been the largest county in the Han Dynasty, with a population of more than two million, rich in scholars and rich in people.

The most important thing is that Nanyang is rich in refined iron, and it is the place where Dahan produces the most iron.

Since Liu Biao entered Jingzhou, he had been bitter about Yuan Shu's occupation of Nanyang. He always wanted to take back Nanyang, but he dared not act rashly because of Yuan Shu's power. Cao Cao and Sun Jian joined forces to attack Yuan Shu, which gave Liu Biao a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

In all honesty, Liu Biao is not a hero who can open up territories, and he really deserves the name of Eight Steeds.

In normal times, Liu Biao would definitely not want to go to war with Yuan Shu, who is strong and strong.

However, Cao Cao and Sun Jian joined forces to attack Yuan Shu. Yuan Shu was surrounded by enemies, and Gu Dong couldn't care about the west. Under the persuasion of Kuai Yue and others, Liu Biao made up his mind and took the opportunity to order the general Huang Zu to lead the army to attack Nanyang.

For this, it also benefited from Kuai Yue's analysis of the situation.

Yue Kuai and others believed that Cao Cao and Sun Jian joined forces to attack Yuan Shu, and they would never give up until Yuan Shu was crippled. Cao Cao wanted Yuzhou, and Sun Jian wanted Jiangdong.

It was based on this analysis that Liu Biao dared to make up his mind to send troops.

If there is no hope of victory, Liu Biao is absolutely impossible to send troops.

And the facts also proved that the rebellion of Kuai Yue and others was the opponent.

Yuan Shu suffered a lot in Cao Cao's hands. Not only did he lose Yuzhou, but he also lost Danyang County. Sun Jian cut off the hand he had just reached into Jiangdong.With Yuzhou lost, it is naturally impossible for Yuan Shu to occupy Nanyang again.

As early as after Yuan Shu was driven to Huainan by Cao Cao, he withdrew the soldiers and horses in Nanyang.

Huang Zu was stationed in Nanyang for several months, but Liu Biao never came.

It wasn't until recently that the situation in Nanyang was completely stabilized that he brought a group of confidants to declare his sovereignty.

"My lord, Prime Minister Liu Bei's army is twenty miles away!"

At this moment, a small school quickly stepped up to the top of the city, and said with one knee on the ground.

"Oh, Xuande is here?"

Liu Biao immediately lifted his spirits and said, "Let's go, follow me to meet him!"

(End of this chapter)